TOXIC OR HEALTHY RELATIONSHIP Flashcards
(24 cards)
o obsessed with partner
o life revolves around partner
UNHEALTHY/TOXIC
o gives up social life
o neglects family relationships
UNHEALTHY/TOXIC
o relationship is characterized by power play, guilt-tripping, controlling, blaming, criticism, and manipulation
UNHEALTHY/TOXIC
o tries to change partner into a different person
UNHEALTHY/TOXIC
o need to prove your worth to your partner
UNHEALTHY/TOXIC
o need approval from your partner
UNHEALTHY/TOXIC
o being obsessed with partner’s problems and feelings
UNHEALTHY/TOXIC
o rescuing
o being a knight in shining armor
UNHEALTHY/TOXIC
o fusion
UNHEALTHY/TOXIC
o unable to endure separation
UNHEALTHY/TOXIC
o clinging to each other
UNHEALTHY/TOXIC
o neediness for each other is proof of love for each other
UNHEALTHY/TOXIC
o relationship is characterized by hurts, suffocation, tiredness, neediness, and conflicts
UNHEALTHY/TOXIC
o development of self is first priority
o partners give each other space to grow
HEALTHY
o maintains close contact with family and friends
o partners have common friends but also keeps a personal set of friends
HEALTHY
o relationship is characterized by pro-active problem-solving negotiation, taking turns at leading
HEALTHY
o accepts partner’s individuality and uniqueness
HEALTHY
o agrees to disagree
HEALTHY
o self-love and self-worth which is not dependent on the partner
HEALTHY
o concerned about partner’s problem but allows partner to take care of his or her own problems
HEALTHY
o loving detachment
HEALTHY
o ability to enjoy being alone
HEALTHY
o happy with or without the presence of partner
HEALTHY
o relationship is characterized by inspiration, lightness, commitment, and friendship
HEALTHY
